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Access to reliable, affordable energy undergirds U.S. national and economic security, and a clean, healthy environment is essential for economic prosperity now and for future generations. Business Roundtable supports policies that capitalize on America’s strengths in technology and energy diversity to maximize U.S. energy options and preserve environmental quality. The business community has a special obligation to step forward and help build an environmentally and economically sustainable future.

Gold, Silver and Green?

The Summer Olympic Games in Beijing kicked off on August 8 amidst competition, national pride and a Blue Sky day.

Energy Meeting with President Bush

Energy costs are a top concern of Business Roundtable member CEOs, and we agree with President Bush that while today's energy challenges are not insurmountable, there are no quick fixes. Long-term progress requires balanced and integrated approaches that take advantage of all promising energy improvement possibilities.

Saving Energy: One State at a Time

Improving energy efficiency is a critical component of Business Roundtable’s overall strategy for enhancing energy security.

Energy Security Requires Diversifying Fuel Mix and Supply

Enhancing America’s energy security is one of our country’s most pressing challenges, and U.S. policymakers are facing increased pressure to come up with solutions. Here’s why:

Moving Forward: Introducing the Sustainable Growth Initiative

There is no question that the world of today is a much different place from just a few years ago.

Letter to House Committee on Appropriations

Business Roundtable urges you to support the Peterson Amendment to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which will be considered by the Committee this week.

Building a Greener Future

Americans have come to expect environmentally conscious materials and processes in virtually every aspect of their lives.

Finding the Right Balance

While it’s clear our nation has come a long way on the journey toward a sustainable future in just over a year, we still have some distance to go.

Green Insights from Members of Business Roundtable: Featuring Ursula M. Burns, President, Xerox Corporation

We are thrilled to introduce a new series for our Business Roundtable guest posts, A Seat at the Roundtable: Green Insights from members of the Business Roundtable.

“SEE”ing Change

Progress is the movement towards a goal, or forward advancement.

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Committee Priorities

Electricity Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Secure, reliable electricity supplies undergird U.S. economic growth and job creation and the electric power industry plays a key role in safeguarding the environment. Federal and state policies must encourage electricity generators to make full use of America’s diverse portfolio of energy resources to meet U.S. energy needs while ensuring positive environmental outcomes. Policymakers should continue to support efforts by the Department of Energy and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to accelerate and coordinate the development of smart grid standards in order to maintain continued U.S. leadership in smart grid technologies.

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Traditional Energy Production

Oil, coal and natural gas supply more than 80 percent of U.S. energy needs and are vital to U.S. prosperity and economic competitiveness. Improvements in production and power generation methods are helping to reduce the environmental footprint of these energy resources. U.S. policy should expand access, remove barriers to increased production and encourage a smarter approach to energy and environmental regulation.

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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of a successful energy policy. It can boost economic growth by decreasing energy costs while increasing productivity.

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Renewable Energy

Harnessing America’s abundant renewable energy resources in a cost-effective manner diversifies U.S. energy supplies, enhances U.S. energy security and advances environmental stewardship.

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Climate Change

Because the consequences of global warming for society and ecosystems are potentially serious and far-reaching, Business Roundtable believes that steps to address the risks of such warming are prudent and supports collective actions that will lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on a global basis.

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Smart Energy & Environmental Regulation

Energy and environmental regulations, which are necessary to protect human health and the environment, should be based on sound science, undergo thorough net cost-benefit analysis, and take into consideration the net cumulative impact these regulations have on energy costs, economic growth and job creation.

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Sustainability

Business Roundtable CEOs are committed to making life better in the communities in which their companies operate, while also creating greater prosperity by driving economic growth and job creation. Each year, Roundtable CEOs reaffirm their commitment to sustainability in a unique report and accompanying video testimonials that detail how America’s business leaders are driving effective environmental efforts and promoting sustainable business practices.

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Committee's Recent Activities

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